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Experience and Selflessness keeping the Knights going

By: Nailah Thomas At the Phenom Team Camp, the Greenfield Knights showcased their experience and talent. This is a team that has continued to prove itself season after season, and it looks like they will be strong once again. Winning over 600 wins in his career so far, Athletic Director and Head Coach Rob Salter jokingly said, “Well that just means I’ve been around a long time.” He says “I’ve...

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Congrats Coach: Greenfield’s Rob Salter earns 600th win

Phenom Hoops wanted to recognize a huge accomplishment in the state of North Carolina recently.  Back on December 12th, Greenfield’s head coach Rob Salter was able to secure his 600th win, as Coach Salter has been able to rack up the wins and compete for championships throughout his tenure. Though a little bit late on the recognition, this is an accomplishment that can’t go unnoticed. ...

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John Wall Invitational Game Recap: Cannon vs. Greenfield

By: Evan Rogers The second contest of the day featured a battle in the consolation portion of the TJ Warren bracket between Cannon School and Greenfield High School. The Cougars used their balanced attack early, and overall size advantage, to jump out to a 19-point lead in the first quarter. In the following period, 2024 Austin Swartz’s skills were on full display. In a closing stretch of the...

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The John Wall Invitational Game Recap: Combine Academy vs. Greenfield

By: Evan Rogers The third contest of the day featured a pair of in-state prep schools with Combine Academy taking on Greenfield High School. The GOATs used their size advantage early, as a pair of dunks by 2024 Trentyn Flowers highlighted a 16-0 run to start the game. Despite failing to find the bottom of the basket until late in the first quarter, the Knights would inch their way back behind...

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Tuesday Standouts from The John Wall, Part 1

Game 1Callaway vs. Northwood  First game of the day and it definitely didn’t disappoint. Northwood came away with a 61-52 win in overtime. Each team had their chances to win the game at the end of regulation. Callaway played without their leader and playmaker (Keiveon Hunt) for most of the 4th quarter and overtime. Keiveon has the ability to create plays for himself and his teammates....

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Wayne Country Day vs Greenfield

The stage was set for the NCISAA Coastal Plain Conference Championship. Wayne Country Day (20-2) hosted Greenfield (11-4) for the conference title on Friday night in Goldsboro. It’s never easy to beat a team three times in a single season. So you knew it was going to be a battle all night. Columbia signee, Jaden Cooper started the game off with a drive and a basket. Wayne Country Day...

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INTERVIEW: Greenfield’s Rob Salter on Coaching a PRO in Coby White + Lessons Learned Thru The Years!

Phenom Hoops sits down with Greenfield HC Rob Salter to talk hoops and his journey through coaching. Salter is a 5X State Champion in the NCISAA and has coached NUMEROUS collegiate players. He talks to us about his start into coaching after playing college hoops and the most valuable lessons he's learned since taking over at for the Knights of Greenfield.

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Is Aaron Murphy Poised for a Breakout Season'

Each year in North Carolina, there are numerous prospects that exceed expectations and (typically) alter the general perception surrounding them. This usually applies to those who have changed location, rapidly developed, or find themselves a newfound role/situation. In just looking at the three most recent high school classes (2018, 2019, and 2020), we’ve seen the likes of Hunter Tyson, Nate...

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COACH’S CORNER: Greenfield’s Rob Salter Speaks on Winning Tradition + Favorite Coby White Moments!

Greenfield head coach Rob Salter has racked up state championships, regular-season championships, a ton of wins, and has produced high-level talent over the years, so it was only right for Phenom Hoops and Rick Lewis to learn more about him. We discuss it all including when he decided to become a basketball coach, how he has able to continue his winning tradition, his memories of coaching Coby White, and how he would like to be remembered as a coach. A must-listen for everyone.

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Strong second half helps Durham Academy against Greenfield

The early morning games on Day Three featured the consolation bracket of the David West bracket. Greenfield and Durham Academy came into the contest with an identical 15-3 record. Greenfield lost a nail-biter to NCHSAA 4A state power Millbrook on opening day while Durham Academy had the dubious task of playing national power and the No. 1 team in the country, Montverde.

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Millbrook rallies and then hangs on for win over Greenfield

Last season, Millbrook went 27-2 and lost in the NCHSAA 4A state championship to South Central. This season head coach Christopher Davis has his team “locked and loaded” for another run at the state championship and is already regarded as one of the premier teams in the state. Head coach Rob Salter led Greenfield to a 33-4 record and the NCISAA 1A state championship. Both teams are extremely well-coached and this may be the toughest opening day contest. Millbrook came into the John Wall Holiday Invitational with an 11-0 record while Greenfield sat with a 14-2 record.

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Phenom Alum: Looking back at the incredible freshman season of Coby White

His career was short at North Carolina but man, was it fun while it lasted at the college level. Coby White’s career until now has been one that just brings enjoyment to the eyes of Phenom Hoop Report, as we have watched him grow and earn everything he has accomplished so far.

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2020 6’5 Dji Bailey (Greenfield) discusses Wake Forest offer and recruitment

Greenfield high school is slowly starting to become a hot spot in the state of North Carolina. Before, it was the duo of Coby White and Elijah McCadden that highlighted one of the top programs in the state of North Carolina last year. Now, head coach Rob Salter and the Knights have found their next rising star, which has helped them secure a 29-4 overall record. 2020 6’5 Dji Bailey has been...

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USA U18 FIBA Americas Team Announced … We Look at Our First Articles About 3 of the Members

What great news to receive, you were selected to represent your country as one of the very best in your field. USA Basketball brought together 32 of the nation’s top prospects and have them battle it out for the final 12-man roster, which was announced on Tuesday. Be sure you watch Team USA U18s next week as they play in the 2018 FIBA FIBA Americas Championships in Canada. The team will be...

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